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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
11
A letter from Gilbert Lyons of Pittsfield thanks the Quiny Whig for its January 3 editorial urging cooperation beyond town boundaries. He argues highways should serve statewide progress, not narrow local interests, and urges the public to overcome sectionalism for better roads and regional cooperation.
An editorial argues industry must be humanized by balancing concerns among capital labor and the public. It cites chamber efforts to connect workers welfare and production quality, notes native-born emphasis, and calls for civic responsibility to view plants as assets enriching city welfare.
Civic moral issue arises from Sheriff Peters of Cook County ordering hangings in jail as witnesses. Protests cite public execution’s loss of deterrence and brutality, while advocates note crime suppression and defendant accountability. The piece weighs benefits and harms of witnessing capital punishment.
Dr Frank Crane recounts the escape of Paul Iogolevitch, a Jewish boy who rose from violin student to celebrated war hero in Russia, then to U S ambassador for anti Bolshevik Siberia. The piece portrays his medals, missions under fire, and mission to inspire American youth with views on freedom and patriotism.
A 1920 essay argues smiling boosts mood and vitality. A physician’s testimony says upward mouth corners improve mental state, encourage positive nerve impulses, and aid overall health even when feelings are down. The author cites an elderly man who remained hopeful and smiling despite adversity, linking cheerfulness to sustained vigor.
Louis Posts Dispatch laments Drvan mood on peace treaty and Lodge program. It claims he favors the Lodge terms to end the issue, while Bryan seeks peace at any price. The piece compares past compromises including Lusitania and a secretary of state seen as pro German peace.
New York dispatch reports European art and rare books now flood abroad as American collectors pay three to six times prewar prices. British and German officials fear loss of masterpieces while Berlin stages public shows of local works to educate workers and curb export.
A reader quiz column from Fred Haskin's Daily Quiz presents questions with authoritative brief answers. Topics include the Monroe Doctrine origin, draft fitness rankings by state, infant feeding guidance from the Children's Bureau, etiquette on introductions, and government surplus tents.
Thornton W Burgess portrays Billy Mink as a premier hunter among Green Forest animals. The mink tracks Robber the Rat through a barn, corners the rat in a grain bin, and defeats him in a swift pursuit. The tale ends with Billy noting the rats are outcasts among the little folk, then returns home to his den. The text also includes scattered Q and A snippets about astronomy, law, animal ethics, and child welfare.
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